James K. Polk Quote

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President of the U.S.


Diary entry (16 December 1846).


There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President...

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President...

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President...

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President...